2024 – 2028 Election Results

Returning Officer Audrey Hebert made the official public announcement of the newly elected Mayor and Council during a press release held this morning at 9:00am in the Council Chambers of the Town of Kindersley Administration Office.
The announcement was also livestreamed on the Town of Kindersley YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TownofKindersley/streams
Mayor Elect Kenneth Francis received a total of 637 votes, succeeding challenger Tom Morris who received 244 votes.
Successfully winning seats on Council are the following (in order of votes cast):
• Councillor-Elect Rob Anderson (705 votes)
• Councillor-Elect Shaun Henry (671 votes)
• Councillor-Elect Warren Schafer (666 votes)
• Councillor-Elect Randy Ervine (633 votes)
• Councillor-Elect Kevin Martin (544 votes)
• Councillor-Elect Anthony Barlow (529 votes)
Remaining candidates unsuccessful in their bid for a Council seat were (also in order of votes cast):
• Daniel Baker (513 votes)
• Jennifer Greschner (418 votes)
The 2024 Council will be officially sworn in for a 4-year term on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 5:00pm in Council Chambers. The first official meeting of the new Council will take place on Monday, November 25, 2024, immediately following the swearing in ceremony.

2024 – 2028 Term Election Schedule

  1. Council Nominations – September 17th to October 8th
    • Pick up a nomination package at the Town of Kindersley Administration Office
  2. Nomination Day – October 9th
    • Have your nomination package returned to the Town of Kindersley Administration Office by 4:00pm. Any package returned later will not be accepted. You can withdraw your nomination on October 10th, if you decide you do not wish to run for Council.
  3. Mail in Ballot Application Due – October 9th at 4:30pm
  4. Advanced Polling – November 4, 2024 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Town of Kindersley Administration Office (106 – 5th Avenue East)
  5. Election Day – November 13, 2024 from 9:00am to 8:00pm at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre (NRCC) (1023 – 1st Street West)

Who Can Run?

Candidates in the municipal election must meet the following criteria:

• Be at least 18 years of age on Election Day;
• Be a Canadian citizen;
• Have resided in the municipality for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the date nomination paper is submitted; and
• Have resided in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding the date nomination paper is submitted.

Nomination papers for the Town of Kindersley must be signed by at least five voters of the municipality.

Who Can Vote?

Eligible voters must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen;
  • Be the full age of 18 years or will attain full age of 18 years on or before Election Day.
  • Have not already voted at this election.
  • On the day of the Election:
    • Have resided for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the day of the election in or on land now in the Town of Kindersley;
    • Or have been the owner for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the day of the election of assessable land situated in the municipality or land now in the municipality;
  • Have resided in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding the day of the election.

How to Vote?

  • Eligible voters can vote at:
    • The Advance Poll: November 4, 2024 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Town of Kindersley Administration Office (106 – 5th Avenue East)
    • On Election Day: November 13, 2024 from 9:00am to 8:00pm at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre (NRCC) (1023 – 1st Street West)
  • All eligible voters having presented proper identification, shall complete complete a voter’s registration form obtained from the election official at the polling place, and which is recorded by the election official in the poll book.
  • The names of the candidates for Mayor and Council are listed on the ballots in alphabetical order by last name.
  • Voters may vote for only one candidate for Mayor, and not more than six Councillors.
  • Voters indicate their vote by making a distinct “X” in the space beside the candidate’s name. The ballot is secret.
  • Instructions on how to vote are posted at all polling stations.

Required Identification

Legislation requires that all voters must present valid identification prior to receiving their ballot. Photo identification is the easiest, and is ID that is government-issued, valid and has your photo, name and address. If your identification does not meet these criteria it will not be recognized as an acceptable form of photo identification.  Two pieces of non-photo identification is also permitted if you don’t have photo identification and are unable to obtain photo-ID before Election Day, but both must contain your name and at least one contains your address.To learn more about acceptable forms of identification click here

Any questions about the municipal election can be answered by coming to the Town Office, or by calling 306-463-2675.  An elections official will be happy to help.

Candidate School 2024

Candidate school is your opportunity to learn about being an elected official. Do you have an interest in municipal politics and are considering running for council? Attend this virtual Candidate School session designed for potential municipal election candidates in cities, towns, and villages!
In Municipal Governance 101: Cities, Towns, and Villages, participants will learn:
– How democracy works
– The roles and responsibilities of council
– Navigating conflicts of interest
– Challenges unique to your sector
A second session will be hosted the following week where attendees can ask their municipal governance questions.
Town Hall: September 17
Village Hall: September 18
City Hall: September 19

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